Farah Diba’s marriage to Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi on December 20, 1959, marked the beginning of a dramatic and highly scrutinized chapter in both her life and in the history of modern Iran. At the age of 21, Farah entered into a marriage that would thrust her into the global spotlight and see her crowned as the young Queen of Iran. The wedding ceremony itself was an extravagant affair, meticulously planned and widely covered by the international press, showcasing both the opulence of the Pahlavi regime and Farah’s own emerging role as a symbol of modernity and sophistication. Farah’s gown, designed by Yves Saint Laurent while he was working under Christian Dior, became a fashion icon, and the Noor-ol-Ain Diamond tiara she wore symbolized her new royal status. Despite the beauty and grandeur of the wedding, the true success of this union would come to be defined not just by love, but by Farah’s ability to fulfill one of the most pressing expectations of her new role: to produce a male heir.